RECOMMENDEDREADS: GRADE2
PABED, O
TheBook ThatAlmost Rhymed
OmarAbed
Every great adventure needs a hero—or two! This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that two tellers can make a rhyming tale twice as nice.
PORREX, M
MichaelRex Factsvs. Opinionsvs. Robots
A hilarious, timely conversation about the differences between facts and opinions. Mike Rex introduces young readers to the very important distinction between facts and opinions, and he reminds us that it is nice to listen to one another's opinions, and to stand up for the facts!
HeatherAyris Burnell Unicorn&
Yeti:Funand Games
EBURN, H SaadiaFaruqi
In three stories, friends Unicorn and Yeti enjoy each others' company as they make up an original game, play hide-and-seek, and work on a puzzle.
EFARU, S
AlitheGreat andthePaper AirplaneFlop
On a rainy day at recess, second grader Ali Tahir teaches his classmates to make and fly paper airplanes, but when they have a contest to see whose plane can fly farthest, Ali is disappointed by the results of his throw.
GoodDog: Homeis
Wherethe Heartis
CamHiggins
Meet the loveable and rambunctious puppy, Bo Davis, in this first book of the Good Dog series! When Bo loses something important, his search takes him all over the farm.
YFRAJA. R
Disaster Squad:Wildfire Rescue
RekhaS. Rajan
The Jackson family, including eightyear-old Jaden and his sister Leela, travel the United States responding to disasters, helping people and rescuing animals--but they have never responded to a wildfire like the one raging in Northern California.
KateMessner Emma McKenna,Full Out
Third-grader Emma McKenna's plans to start fresh at a new school are complicated when her former best friend--and now enemy--shows up in Emma's class.
When Jamie and Tess discover a secret cave that lets them travel back to the time of the dinosaurs, a whole world of adventure awaits them. They'll definitely need help from their friends in the Dinosaur Club.
YFCOST, D
DelaCosta Welcometo theIsland
Isla Verde loves living on the everadventurous island of Sol with her best friend, a gecko named Fitz, but when a new girl moves next door, Isla has a hard time keeping her big secret--that she can talk to animals!
SliceofMallow
AdamForeman
Meet Mallow--he's an excitable yet pessimistic marshmallow in a big world. In this laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel, Mallow goes on three fun, slice-of-life adventures with his friends Pizza, Ghost, Potato, and Doughnut.
TheInnerPlanets
ChristinaLeaf
Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the inner planets of the solar system. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.
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Covering global history from the earliest humans building fire and inventing the wheel, to a modern day city with sustainable energy technology and robots, LEGO Epic History is the perfect introduction for children learning about the past.
This lively reference book for the younger set introduces a variety of team and individual sports, including football, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, tennis, archery, diving, and track and field events.
Phillips-Bartlett
What do you want to find out about the rainforest? An illustrated toucan narrator answers common questions about her habitat and introduces readers to her neighbors, such as monkeys and snakes.
LisbethKaiser RosaParks
In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport.